2½ Rupiah (Pattern) 1963 front 2½ Rupiah (Pattern) 1963 back
2½ Rupiah (Pattern) 1963 photo
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2½ Rupiah Pattern

1963 year
Aluminium 6 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Irian Jaya (Indonesian States)
Type
Pattern
Year
1963
Currency
Rupiah (1962-1971)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
6 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#168929
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: * Presiden Republik Indonesia * Sukarno

Edge

Script: Latin

Lettering: + BHINNEKA TUNSOA

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2½ Rupiah coin from Irian Jaya is a rare and unique coin, with only 100,000 pieces minted in 1963. It was designed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Indonesia's independence, and features the country's national emblem, the Garuda, on one side, and the denomination and year on the other. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.